Online registration opens for early years intake
Parents whose children are scheduled to start nursery in August are asked to register online now.
All three and four-year-old children and eligible two-year children are entitled to 1140 hours of early years education per year.
Registration for the August intake is now open and will run until Friday, 31 January. Parents and carers are asked to apply online.
North Ayrshire Council held a series of information sessions late last year to help guide parents and carers through the enrolment process.
It is important to remember that there are no catchment areas for early years provisions and whilst we make every effort to accommodate parental preferences, it is not always possible to place children in the early years establishment of their choice.
Quote: “We have a high-quality range of early years establishments right across North Ayrshire, aiming to give our young people the best possible start in life. Last year, the vast majority of parents who registered their child early secured their first choice, and so we would encourage parents to register their child or children as early as possible within the January registration period.”
Quote from: Councillor Shaun Macaulay, Cabinet Member for Education and Young People
If your child currently accesses Early Learning and Childcare in North Ayrshire and you want to access a different provision in August, you should discuss this with staff at the establishment your child currently attends.
For full information on how to apply for early learning and childcare and the different models available, visit the Council website.
Published: 09 January 2025